Stop Chasing Wellness Trends and Build Wellness at Home

Stop Chasing Wellness Trends and Build Wellness at Home

What if the biggest shift in your health doesn’t come from doing more, but from finally learning what actually matters? In this episode of Nourished, Natalie is joined by Amber, a wellness lifestyle expert and the founder of The WellDrop, for an eye-opening conversation about the shift from reactive to proactive wellness. Together, they discuss why wellness starts at home and why you should be your own advocate when seeking expert opinions. This is a masterclass in building a solid foundation, cutting through the affiliate-link confusion, and learning to listen to your body’s intuition. Timestamps:  00:00 Amber's Personal Wellness Journey 01:02 The Well Drop Method and Its Mission 02:07 Understanding Crohn's Disease and Self-Healing 03:30 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare 05:51 Shifting from Reactive to Proactive Medicine 07:15 Optimizing Doctor Visits with Data and Preparation 11:19 Creating a Wellness Home Environment 14:26 The Power of Water Quality and Structured Water 17:00 Sleep Environment and Natural Mattress Choices 18:51 Early Diagnosis and Lifestyle Changes in Childhood 22:45 The Role of Food and Nutrition in Wellness 26:39 Building a Sustainable Wellness Routine 30:19 Micro Imbalances and Long-Term Health Risks 33:36 The Role of Wearables and Data in Women's Health 36:26 Blood Sugar, PCOS, and Hormonal Balance 43:52 Balancing Flexibility and Rigor in Wellness 48:49 Prioritizing Quality in Supplements and Food 52:10 The Truth About Peptides and Longevity 55:42 Choosing the Right Practitioners for Support 56:52 The Future of Women's Health and Preventive Care 57:54 Personal Wellness Practices and Self-Care Tips Stay Connected with Natalie:  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsanchilli   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natsanchilli/   Follow Amber Berger & The Well Drop  @thewelldrop   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/@astarrberger Website: https://www.amberberger.me/ Important Links to Follow: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nourished-with-natalie/id1874983662  Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vZoo9S3TnBmOOUHYua3h3

Eating Disorders Aren’t What You Think: Science, Misconceptions and What Actually Helps

In this radically honest conversation Natalie sits down with clinical psychologist and leading researcher Dr. Pamela Keel to unpack the science, psychology, and misconceptions behind eating disorders. From her own experience living with Type-1 diabetes to decades of groundbreaking research, Dr. Keel brings both personal insight and clinical expertise to a conversation that challenges everything we think we know about these conditions. Together, they explore why eating disorders aren’t caused by just one thing, the role of genetics and environment, how social media and modern wellness trends are shaping behaviors, and why telling someone to “just eat” misses the mark entirely. They also dive into prevention, early warning signs, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and how to actually seek help in a system that often feels inaccessible. This is an open conversation about what it really takes to support healing in a world full of social media misinformation. This episode is for anyone who: - Has struggled with disordered eating or body image - Wants to better understand the science behind eating disorders - Is navigating recovery or supporting someone who is - Feels overwhelmed by conflicting health advice online Resources:  Dr. Pamela Keel's Books - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Pamela+Keele Social Media and Mental Health Resources - https://www.mentalhealth.gov PubMed - Medical Research Database - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov American Psychiatric Association - DSM-5 - https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm National Eating Disorders Association - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Learn more about Dr. Pamela Keel:  X @drpamelkeel https://x.com/DrPamKeel Eating Behaviors Research: https://eatingbehaviorskee.wixsite.com/mysite  Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction to the severity of eating disorders 01:24 Dr. Pamela Keel's background and contributions 03:16 Personal story of a hard reset and its impact 09:36 Connection between diabetes and eating disorders 17:37 Common misconceptions about causes of eating disorders 20:00 Why control is a misconception in eating disorders 21:46 Genetic and biological factors in development 30:30 Timing of onset and puberty influences 33:25 Advances in prevention and expanding awareness 36:45 Proactive measures and early detection 39:50 Diagnostic criteria and new classifications 42:55 Impact of social media and unregulated treatments 49:55 GLP-1s and their influence on eating behaviors 55:36 Importance of informed medical decisions 01:00:28 Eating disorders as mental health conditions 01:03:12 Biological impact of malnutrition 01:04:35 Eating disorders as deadly mental health conditions 01:11:23 Dr. Keel's self-care and current well-being Subscribe to Nourished with Natalie:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nourished-with-natalie/id1874983662 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vZoo9S3TnBmOOUHYua3h3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliesanchilli Follow along on social media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natsanchilli/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsanchilli

Why I Had to Work Twice as Hard to Be Taken Seriously

What does ambition really cost? In this intimate episode of Nourished, Natalie is joined by her dear friend Chris Gentillini for a raw conversation on success, sacrifice, identity, and the pressure to keep proving yourself Natalie shares her journey from leaving home young, working in fashion at 17, and building a career through grit, discipline, and relentless ambition. But behind the success was burnout, pressure, and the challenge of staying connected to herself. Together, they talk about entrepreneurship, eating disorders, saying no, protecting your energy, and returning to your “why” in seasons of change. This is a conversation about becoming and what it takes to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. This episode is for anyone who: - Feels the weight of ambition and constant productivity - Is navigating boundaries, self-care, or career growth - Wants insight into building something meaningful while staying aligned with themselves Timestamps: 00:00 Intro  02:59 Non-linear career journey 04:40 Growing up with a single mom & entrepreneurial influence 07:01 Moving to New York at 17 11:21 Ambition becomes survival 14:26 Choosing career over college 16:35 Being the youngest in the room 18:06 Eating disorder & the cost of ambition 23:32 IPO experience at 23 25:36 Starting her own company 32:11 Learning to say no 32:54 The “year of the horse” mindset 35:21 “Dress for the day you want to have” 37:03 Tips to start your day with confidence 38:33 Energy, gratitude & mindset Stay Connected with Natalie:  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsanchilli   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natsanchilli/   Follow Chris Gentilini:  @chrislately Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chrislately/ Substack: chrislately.substack.com/subscribe Shop My: shopmy.us/chrislately Subscribe to Nourished: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nourished-with-natalie/id1874983662  Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vZoo9S3TnBmOOUHYua3h3  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliesanchilli?sub_confirmation=1

Embodiment Over Hustle: Healing, Business, and Becoming Whole | Port de Bras' Clarissa Egaña

She built a luxury athleisure brand as a movement—and it started with a life-altering diagnosis, and a decision to finally breathe again. Clarissa Egaña, the visionary founder of Port de Bras (PDB)—a wellness-centered athleisure brand rooted in intention, sustainability, and community impact. Born in Florida to Venezuelan parents and raised in Caracas, Clarissa shares how her Latin American upbringing shaped her artistic sensibilities and social conscience—and how a personal health reset ultimately became the catalyst for building a company with purpose. From postpartum anxiety and a Hashimoto’s diagnosis to discovering the power of yoga as a life-saving practice, Clarissa opens up about the realities behind entrepreneurship: the pressure of external validation, navigating pivots, the chaos behind wholesale, and the courage it takes to return to the roots of why she started. She also shares how PDB collaborates with NGOs, leads sustainability initiatives, and supports her team in Venezuela—proving that a brand can be beautiful and built for positive change. Follow Clarissa: @clarissa_egana https://www.instagram.com/clarissa_egana Learn more about Port de Bras: https://www.portdebras.com/ 20% Discount Code: NOURISHED   Timestamps:  02:06 – The Breaking Point: Panic Attacks, Postpartum & Hashimoto’s 06:48 – The Toxic Truth About Activewear & Why Port de Bras Was Created 09:10 – Launching PDB with No Fashion Background (And Charging More Than Lululemon) 11:12 – Yoga as Medicine: The Practice That Saved Her 13:58 – Motherhood, Stillness & Raising Children Around Wellness 15:18 – Early Success, Net-a-Porter & The Reality of Wholesale 18:11 – Losing Momentum, Ego Bruises & Questioning Everything 20:14 – The Parallel Reality of Social Media & External Validation 23:30 – Childhood, Divorce & The Root of Overachievement 26:09 – Surrendering, Faith & The Viral “Arrow” Legging Moment 31:43 – Redefining Success Beyond Big Retailers 41:22 – Why Achievement Is Never “Enough” 44:12 – Healing the Mother Wound & Breaking Cycles 54:04 – Divorce at 25 & Rebuilding Without a Safety Net 58:17 – Why Fear Stops So Many Women from Taking Risks 59:45 – What Truly Nourishes Clarissa Now: Friendship & Community 1:05:31 – The Woman She’s Becoming & Mentorship 1:07:13 – What She Would Tell Her Younger Self Subscribe to Nourished with Natalie: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nourished-with-natalie/id1874983662Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vZoo9S3TnBmOOUHYua3h3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliesanchilliFollow along on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natsanchilli/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsanchilli

My Story of Release, Reset, and Restoration

Welcome to the very first episode of Nourished with Natalie. In this deeply honest and reflective episode, I share a story I carried quietly for years—my experience with an eating disorder, hospitalization, and the long, nonlinear road to recovery. I open up about unresolved trauma, ambition-fueled burnout, my years living in New York City, and the patterns that kept me disconnected from myself… until my body and my life demanded a reset. This episode walks through my own process of release, reset, and restoration: leaving New York, moving to Miami without a safety net, learning how to sit in discomfort, rediscovering creativity through food and yoga, stepping away from corporate life, building my own business, and ultimately creating space to receive the life I live now. This conversation sets the foundation for Nourished with Natalie—a podcast rooted in mindful living, emotional wellness, and intentional growth. I share why this podcast exists, how curiosity will guide every episode, and why I believe real healing happens when we slow down, get honest, and reconnect with ourselves. This episode is for anyone who: – has achieved a lot but still feels disconnected – has lived in survival mode for too long – has struggled with food, body image, burnout, or identity – feels the pull toward a different, more intentional way of living Nourished with Natalie isn’t about perfection or quick fixes. It’s about creating space—for truth, for healing, and for a life that actually feels good to live. Consider this your invitation to exhale.